It may happen suddenly: assuming the caregiver role for an acutely ill spouse or severely injured child. Disaster or emergency can compel you to quickly take on responsibilities you never…

Millions of family caregivers provide essential emotional, physical, and social care to people living with dementia. Full Story 

According to the Alzheimer's Association, each year more than 11 million Americans look after family or friends with various forms of dementia, unpaid and usually untrained. Full Story 

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A man whose wife has Alzheimer's said caring for her was a "labour of love" he was grateful to perform for her. Full Story 

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - A statewide plan to address Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia was released Thursday for the next five years with five main goals for how South Carolina…

Doctors use several methods and tools to help determine if a person with thinking or memory problems has Alzheimer’s disease. Full Story 

Dementia isn't a specific disease. Instead, it describes a collection of symptoms that affect a person's thinking and social abilities enough to interfere with daily life. Full Story 

FRIDAY, March 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There is little doubt that caregiving for someone with dementia can be demanding and challenging, and that knowing how best to care for…

The statistics surrounding Alzheimer’s illustrates the need for more research into treatmentand a cure. Full Story